Fortis Games Shuts Down, Affecting 440 Jobs

Fortis Games, the mobile game studio behind Twilight Towers and Bloom & Breakfast, has shut down, affecting approximately 440 jobs. The closure was announced by the company, which cited a focus on helping displaced employees find new roles. Former employees confirmed that parent company Las Vegas Sands Corp. ended funding and terminated all contracts worldwide. Game producer Gustavo Coronet praised the team's work, while former communications director Scott Butterworth noted the studio's community-focused approach failed to gain traction in the mobile market. Founded in 2022 by former Electronic Arts and Zynga executive Steven Chiang, Fortis was funded by Las Vegas Sands to expand beyond gambling. It acquired several studios before sunsetting Twilight Towers on November 4, just a week before the full closure.